Maintenance Worker III
Boulder County - Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
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Overview
$65,688.00 - $94,608.00 Annually Location :
Boulder, CO Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
SH2025-019 Department:
Sheriffs Office Division:
SHE Jail Opening Date:
05/27/2025 Closing Date:
6/17/2025 12:00 PM Mountain FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Description Maintenance Worker III
Jail Division
Hiring Range:
$5,474 - $6,679
Salary Range: $5,474 - $7,884
POSITION SUMMARY: The Jail Maintenance Worker III (MA3) performs skilled technical maintenance and major repair work on the plumbing, electrical systems, and security systems to include detention locks and CCTV equipment within the corrections facility under the direct supervision of the Maintenance SupervisorBoulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Examples of Duties 1. Performs repairs and maintenance on the Corrections Facility and equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems, minor remodeling projects and carpentry work.
2. Assists with project planning, estimates, needed materials, time and labor, and ensures that appropriate materials, tools, and equipment are available and used properly.
3. Assigns and monitors work to assure efficient workflow.
4. Assists in keeping premises in an orderly condition.
5. Directs and trains less experienced personnel in the construction and maintenance trades.
6. Operates and performs maintenance on tools and equipment.
7. Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, diagrams, and engineering sketches.
8. Performs related work as required.
9. Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation
Required Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. Four years of maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the use of materials, equipment, and procedures necessary for building and grounds maintenance. Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to building and grounds maintenance. Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment required by the position. Prefer experience in the commercial maintenance field, repair of food service and laundry equipment. Must possess solid skills in plumbing, electrical and carpentry. Ability to work effectively with employees, inmate trusties, other agencies, and the public. Must be able to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, drug screen and medical physical. Supplemental Information FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vision - Dual vision is not required. Single eye correctable vision is acceptable. Minimum peripheral vision for single vision is 900 on the ear side and 700 on the nose side.
2. Hearing - Dual hearing is required. When tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard. Maintenance workers are constantly required to listen to multiple audible inputs simultaneously, such as radio traffic, telephone conversations, conversations with inmates or others, and noises within the housing units. Frequently listens for audible alarms.
3. Sense of Smell - Intact. Occasionally uses the olfactory sense to evaluate the presence of toxic vapors, smoke, and fuels.
4. Speech - Must have the ability to fluently speak and understand English. Constantly uses voice to communicate with inmates, officers, professionals, prisoners, and the public in person and by telephone and two-way radio. Clear diction and audible volume are required.
5. Body Movement - Must have mobility of both arms and legs to move around the work area unassisted. Must have upward mobility of both arms to reach over head, reach below knees, and to bend over or squat down in order to lift or remove boxes of supplies from floor level to overhead storage. Must have the ability to carry supplies weighing up to 150 pounds. Must have the ability to operate department vehicles and to load and off load supplies from vehicles.
a. Hands and Arms - Constantly must have the dexterity in hands to pick up small items and be able to grip and operate various sized hand and power tools. Frequently uses hands to write and use a keyboard. Frequently uses arms and hands to change overhead lamps and light bulbs. Constantly must be able to use keys to open doors throughout the Jail.
b. Legs and Lower Body - Frequently must be able to climb stairs to respond to inmate cells. Frequently must be able to climb and work on ladders and scaffolds. Frequently must be able to stand for long periods of time in routine performance of duties. Constantly must be able to bend over and squat or kneel down or crawl in confined areas to perform various job functions. Occasionally must be able to climb vertical ladders leading to the mechanical penthouse and roof areas for repairs and in response to alarms and sprinkler shut off valves. Occasionally must be able to climb over or crawl around and under machinery in the mechanical rooms to reset alarms and to operate various valves and manual controls.
c. Lifting - Frequently must be able to lift and carry cartons containing maintenance supplies or machinery parts 0 to 50 pounds. Frequently must be able to stock shelves with materials sometimes exceeding six feet in height and weighing from 0 to 50 pounds. Frequently must be able to operate hand chain hoists with pull weights from 0 to 70 pounds. Frequently must be able to remove security panels for access to the mechanical components of door operators 20 to 80 pounds. From "Dictionary of Occupational Titles," U.S. Department of Labor: Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time. Frequently: activity of condition exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time. As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide: Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found Additional Benefits can be found
Including:
Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave Breast feeding friendly-work environment Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more! Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program Employee Assistance Program PERA 401k Social Security retirement plans Additional Life and Disability Insurance Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance County-paid tuition assistance Eligible for PSLF- Free EcoPass Hospital Indemnity ID Theft Protection Pet Insurance 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
Generous paid time off
Holidays
New Year's Day January 1 Martin Luther King's Birthday January Presidents' Day February Memorial Day May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September Indigenous People's Day General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years) Veterans' Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day November Friday after Thanksgiving* Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week) Christmas Day December 25 New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
Vacation**
80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
Medical**
Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
*The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving **Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work. 01
It is important that you answer all questions below pertaining to previous life and employment history truthfully, even if previous experiences are not always favorable. Please indicate that you understand the following- I understand that in order for my application to be considered and for me advance through the hiring process, I must answer the following questions truthfully. Any discrepancies between the information that I provide on my application and future testing for this position may disqualify me from the hiring process:
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Please list any and all aliases, maiden name, nicknames, other name changes. 03
List all residences in the last 10 years, beginning with your most recent address, including county of resident. List dates resided at each residence. 04
I acknowledge that in order to be considered for a position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I must list all places of employment for the last 15 years.
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Have you ever been discharged (fired), asked to resign, furloughed, or put on inactive status for cause, or subjected to disciplinary action while employed? If so, state place of employment and circumstances. 06
Have you worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office previously? If so, state dates employed, position, and supervisor. 07
Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?
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If YES to Military service, were you ever disciplined, arrested, or court marshaled? If so, please explain. 09
Are you now or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted the policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?
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Are you now or have you even been a member of or associated with a group or organization that engages in illegal activities; and/or are you now or have you ever been associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected categories? 11
Do you have any tattoos/scars/marks anywhere on your body that are associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected category? 12
Litigation Information: Have you ever been the plaintiff of, or named in civil litigation, or received notice of claim or intent to be sued? If yes, please explain. 13
Please tell us about any prior drug usage (including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms)- drugs used, how often, approximate last time used for each. Sharing this information will not preclude you from employment, however, it is information we need to evaluate your honesty and integrity as part of the hiring process. 14
Driver's License: List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. LIST YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER. 15
Traffic summons/tickets: List any traffic tickets/summons or accidents, indicated date (to the best of your knowledge), Police or Military Agency, Location, and Disposition. 16
Criminal Offense Information: List any occurrence for which you were arrested, and/or detained by police, regardless of formality and punishment. List occurrences as an adult and as a juvenile. If none, list N/A 17
List any friends, relatives, or acquaintances employed by Boulder County Sheriff's Office and their relationship to you. 18
Have you previously applied with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office? If yes, state for which position(s) applied and dates. 19
Do you have active applications with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list agency, date, position applied for, and status (if known). 20
Why are you seeking employment with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and why do you feel qualified for the position for which you have applied? 21
Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, or Colorado Revised Statute 12-170-103 (the use of "natural medicines," also known as psilocybin mushrooms, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana or "natural medicines" (psilocybin mushrooms) by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law, and is prohibited by policy. Do you agree that while employed for the Boulder County Sheriff, you will not partake of any marijuana related products containing THC or "natural medicines" (i.e. Psilocybin mushrooms)?
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List all high schools attended, dates attended and school address. 23
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information and records concerning myself to any agent of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for complete disclosure of information regarding my background, reputation, and character. This includes, but is not limited to: Records of educational institutions; military records; employment and pre-employment records; training records; financial or credit records; complaints or grievances filed by or against me; records of investigation, complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law; the results of polygraph examinations; records of civil complaints made by or against me; and verbal or written statements by any person; however personal or confidential they may appear to be. I respectfully request and direct you to release all such information upon the request of any representative of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, regardless of any agreement to the contrary I may have previously made with you. I understand that the above information is for use by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conducting a background investigation to determine my suitability for employment, and will be kept confidential. I understand that all materials obtained become the property of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and will not be released to me. In the event my application is disapproved, the specific reason therefore cannot be revealed to me.I understand that I have rights guaranteed by law to privacy with regards to the disclosure and access of records of information concerning me, and I voluntarily, knowingly, and willingly waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with employment procedures.For and in consideration of the acceptance and processing of my application for employment, I agree to hold the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, its agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims and liability associated with my application for employment or in any way connected with the decision whether or not to employ me with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.I agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or organization, and their agents and employees, to whom this request is presented, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request.A photocopy, fax, scanned, or electronic version of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain my original signature.APPLICANT: Type your full name in the space provided. By doing so, you acknowledge that your typed name constitutes and electronic signature, which holds the same force as an original signature. 24
I affirm that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding pertinent information or purposely falsifying information will be cause for refusing further consideration of my application. I also acknowledge that by submitting my application I am giving the Boulder County Sheriff's Office permission to investigate my background, including criminal history. I understand that my date of birth may be required to accurately conduct a criminal background investigation.
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